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Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade trophy with inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionSilver urn with elaborate decoration on base and body. Gold interior. Female figure as stemK.V.F.B. Presented by Mr. W. N. Wherrett FOR FIRE BRIAGDES HOSE PRACTICE FOUR MEN kyneton fire brigade, kyneton volunteer fire brigade, country fire authority, trophy, fire brigade demonstrations -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Propelling Pencil
R. (Bob) Barron, Tatura resident was Captain of Tatura Fire Brigade 1912-38. This presentation made to him on his retirement.Black & gold propelling pencil with inscription.Presented to R. Barron by Tatura Fire Brigade. Captain 1912-1938.tatura, fire brigade, tatura fire brigade, civic, memento, presentations -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla CFA
The local Bulla CFA were invited to come to the Bulla Primary School and talk to the children about the importance of their task in the area. Jack McKenzie is showing the little girl how to hold the fire hose. Jack McKenzie was a local Bulla resident and a CFA volunteer for many years. Sadly he passed away in mid 2022.A coloured photograph of two fireman and two girls at the rear of a fire truck. One of the men is showing a girl how to hold a fire hose.bulla cfa, cfa volunteers, bulla primary school, jack mckenzie -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Notice -SECV Fire Brigade - Fire Warning Signals & Evacuation
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria, who constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, established and controlled the Mt Beauty Fire Brigade before it was handed over to the CFA.Bushfires and fires in the towns were a threat during the Fire Danger Season. The SECV was responsible for looking after the safety of the community. Interesting to compare the information on the notice to that of today.Cardboard Notice to the SECV Fire Brigade re Fire Warning Signals for the 1962-63 Fire Danger Season. There are 3 messages: 1. Long Blasts 2. Short Blasts 3. Continuous Blasts. On the back "Evacuation": Be Prepared. Things to Take. Protection of House Property - Before leaving the house and lastly Where to Gomt beauty fire brigade, khes fire brigade, fire warnings -
Orbost & District Historical Society
water fountain, late 19th century
Iron fountain used on open fires etc. Donated by Mrs Norah Osborne, wife of Bruce , principal of High School. Early homes often had an open fire containing a fountain, buckets and kettles that hung from a hook in the fireplace. These containers supplied hot water for cooking, washing and cups of tea. Fountain was placed on hob until needed and then hung over fire.This kettle is an example of a common domestic item used in early Orbost before electricity was widespread.Large black iron fountain with swing handle and hook for using over a fire. Large brass tap and handle. Lid - Clark & Co * 4 Galls. Bottom - Clark & Co - 4 Gallons FINEST QUALITY T & C CLARK & COcooking domestic kettle fountain-iron ironware -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wall, 2013
Ernest W (Bon) Barrie, 1909 – 1985 Melton Fire Brigade (and predecessor Bush Fire Brigade) Apparatus Officer, 1945 - 1953 Captain, 1951 - 1965 Mt Cotterill Fire Brigades’ Group Elected Group Officer, on the formation of the Group, 1967. As Group Communications Officer he operated the VL3 LY base radio station from home on a 24 hour basis for fire brigades of Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Diggers Rest, Toolern Vale, Truganina and Werribee. With his brother Edgar, he built the first Melton Fire Truck. It was housed on the family property until a fire station was constructed in the Melton township. Recipient of the Queens Medal, 1979 Recognised for 44 years of service on the Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wall Plaque, dedicated May 2013 Mt Cotterell Fire Brigades G H Q and aerial was erected at No 17 - 19 First Avenue in 1974 at the home of Edna and Bon Barrie. Previously the Mt Cotterell Group VL3LY communication headquarters occupied their h ome in Ferris road at its inception in 1967. The First Avenue headquarters and map room, with radio equipment was also housed at the residence. It was operated with an additional cable connection to Fireman Wayne Sullivan (Deputy C/O) who resided at the rear in Kurrajong Cr.Section of the Melton Fire Brigade Memorial wall with brigade members who have passed away while as members. emergency services, local identities -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph, C. 1904
B&W photographof the winning team from Ballarat brigade for the "hose practice for 8 men" event which was held as part of the fire brigades demonstration, Geelong Jubilee, 1904. Pictured are the eight man team and the brigade Captain with various hoses, hydrants, branches and the trophys for the event (2 shield & 8 individual trophys). Photo is mounted on olive coloured card.BALLARAT FIRE BRIGADE / PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT FIRE BRIGADES CLUB / R.CORNISH, G.FORD, J.CROUGEY, J.C.HEIL / A.DUNSTAN, O.C.REIGELHUTH, CAPTAIN W.TRAHAR, W.ROBERTS, G.VAWDREY / By the Winners of Hose Practice for Eight Men / FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION, GEELONG JUBILEE, 1904 -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, John Smith Watson, Unknown
John Smith WATSON was born in 1821 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom as the first child of William WATSON and Agnes Nance SMITH. When he was 43, he married Robina MARSHALL, daughter of Andrew MARSHALL and Barbara GROAT, on 30 November 1864. John Smith WATSON and Robina MARSHALL had the following children: 1. William Andrew WATSON was born on 19 June 1865. 2. Robina (Ruby) WATSON was born on 27 December 1866 in Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. She died on 08 September 1903 in Ballarat, Victoria. Australia. 3. Barbara WATSON was born in 1871. She died about 1873. 4. Adam Arthur WATSON was born on 19 June 1874 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. He died on 12 July 1954. 5. Alexander WATSON was born about 1877 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. 6. George WATSON was born in 1880. In February 1895 John Watson died. He had been a member of the Ballarat Fire Brigade. His photo is included amongst the early members of the Ballarat Fire Brigade. His name is also inscribed on the marble board at the fire Station.Portrait of Watson at the 'new' Ballarat City Fire Station, 1112 Sturt St, relocated from original Ballarat Fire station, 702 Sturt St, Ballarat. pioneer families -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade trophy - no inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionRound Bakelite base, silver tiered and round mount, topped with gold coloured fire helmet symbol, surrounded by wreath.Nilkyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, A Field Battery FSB Ziggie - May 1971
Plastic fawn woodgrained framed colour photo of Sgt. Al Green giving the order to fire artillery in support of 3RAR - Operation Biar Patch llA Field Battery FSB Ziggie - Mat 1971 Sgt Al Green Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch lla field battery, fsb ziggie, sgt al green -
Melton City Libraries
Archive, Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Aux Constitution, Unknown
Edna Barrie was a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational positionEdna Barrie's copy of Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Aux Constitution and list of membersemergency services, local identities -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, photos, equipment, uniforms and trophies used by Brigade members over the years. stawell -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
1915 Fire Brigade framed photo
framed photo of Wangaratta Fire Brigade Members in July 1915gold coloured frame with sepia brigade photo with 'Wangaratta Fire Brigade' 'July 1915' written underneath the men1915, members -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isle of Wight Hotel Fire, 1926
Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith. The Isle of Wight Hotel was destroyed by fire 1926. At the time it was one of two Hotels on the Island.After the fire at Isle of Wight Hotel, 1926, showing chimneys standing and debris in foreground.local history, photographs, isle of wight hotel, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, building fire, the esplanade cowes, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tile and teapot spout, Tile fragment, and teapot spout, 1940s
The house at 113 Mountain View Road Briar Hill, formerly the home of Bob Barling, scoutmaster in the 1950s, was totally destroyed by fire. These items were salvaged from the site.Two items salvaged from house fire: Tile fragment & teapot spouttile, teapot -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Shoulder Flash - Casterton Urban Fire Brigade, n.d
Casterton Fire Brigade was established in 1898.Woven shoulder flash, red with dark blue embroidered 'CASTERTON URBAN FIRE BRIGADE'. Back of shoulder flash, black fabric.casterton, mens uniform, mens clothing, fire brigade, cfa -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand to Secretary of Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute, 25/07/1906
Letter from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand to Secretary of Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute, giving 'permission for the use of moveable and specially lighted scenery' at any time without extra charge. White paper, blue company details, purple typeBack: National Fire Insurance Company, July 26th 1906, - black pen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, U.S. 29th Infantry, c.2003
This is a diorama of the U.S. 29th infantry taking fire near a bunker complex near the Cambodian border during the Vietnam War.A diorama of the U.S. 29th Infantry taking fire near a bunker complex near the Cambodian border.display equipment, models, vietnam war, infantry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987, 1987
The Axe Creek Bush Fire Brigade was formed in 1912 with each landowner contributing 1/- per year. By 1920 the brigade had amassed equipment consisting of rakes, brooms, a 100 gallon water tank and a hand pump. In 1948 it's name changed to the Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade.20-page soft blue cover booklet with logo on front cover. 'Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987 Printed by Sloans Printery, Bendigo and Published by the Axe Creek R.F.B. Committee. History of the Fire Brigade illustrated with B&W photos. Handwritten in ink on page 1 'Regards Craig Houlahan' and on page2 'Regards W Houlahan'axe creek, rural fire brigade -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1885
Photograph of 19 members of the Beechworth Volunteer Fire Service and a young boy all wearing fire service uniforms.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper and mounted on cardObverse: Beechworth Fire Brigade Boys / Uncle Joe Hume far right / 8187 / about 1885 / G. Bridle Photoemergency services, beechworth, fire brigade, burke museum, photograph -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Members of Old Buninyong Fire Brigade outside Headquarters c1899, April 1996
Buninyong Fire Brigade in uniform shown in front of new Headquarters possibly shown at an opening ceremony c1899. The original Merryweather can be seen at the right of the photograph.Possibly shows the opening of the new Headquarters with the members of the brigade in uniformBlack and white photograph of Old Buninyong Fire Brigade in uniform in front of Headquarters c1899 fire brigade, fire station, merryweather -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Awarded for Champion Fours Heathcote Fire Brigade 1960Part of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collection Bakerlite base below silver rosebowl with metal mesh retainer. Heathcote Fire Brigade1960 Champion Fours Brigade Trophy Gift of Cr J H Grigg MLCkyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Petrol bowser fire c.1930
Petrol bowser fire c. 1930 at garage cnr High & Armstrong St CharltonSmall balck & white snapshot of petrol bowser fire. a crowd of onlookers including a boy on a bicycle and a car on the road. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Certificate, March 1897
This certificate was awarded to the Beechworth Fire Brigade at the Fire Brigade annual demonstration held at Maryborough March 1897. This image depicts 4 members J.W. Davis, H.J Clements, T.M. Shennan, H.T. Thompson.Black and white copy of a certificate printed on gloss photographic paperObverse: Trophy / Presented by / Charlie Farr / Maryborough for / Representative Race for Four Men / Won by / Beechworth Fire Brigade / At the Fire Brigade's Annual Demonstration / held at Maryborough March 1897 Left to right: J.W. Davis / H.J Clements / T.M. Shennan / H.T. Thompson / fire brigade, beechworth, burke museum, maryborough, emergency services, certificate -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade, First Hose Six Team group portrait who won at Warrnambool Demonstration1905
Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade First Hose Six Team Warrnambool 1905 FramedSepia photograph in a mount. Six males dressed in uniform, four at the back and two at the front. The two men at the front are seated on cane chairs, beside a table covered with a cloth. A silver tray (trophy) rests on the table.Stawell Fire Brigade FIRST HOSE SIX Warrnambool Demonstration 1905 Writing on the back is illegiblestawell, fire brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform, Warrnambool Fire Brigade, Mid 20th century
This is a complete uniform of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade in the mid 20th century. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade, located today in Mortlake Road, Warrnambool, was established in 1863. The formation was prompted by a fire at the Flying Buck Hotel in Liebig Street. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade has a long proud history of service to the people of Warrnambool and district for over 150 years. The uniform belonged to John (Jack) Sizeland, a firefighter for over 37 years. He retired in 1977. This uniform is of some significance as it shows the type of uniform worn by Warrnambool firefighters in the mid 20th century. It is also of importance because it belonged to a local firefighter, Jack Sizeland. This is a Warrnambool Fire Brigade uniform consisting of:- .1 A black cloth single-breasted jacket lined with black and white material. It has four silver metal buttons down the front and two on the top pocket lapels. The buttons have the inscription ‘Country Fire Authority Victoria’. There are two red and black cloth tabs stitched on the top of the sleeves (‘Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade’). The belt is stitched at the back and loose at the front. .2 Black cloth trousers with a red braid stripe down each leg. .3 Black leather belt with a silver-coloured buckle. .4 Black officer-type hat with red plastic lining, a plastic peaked front with a green backing, a red and black braid around the rim with two metal buttons and a silver-coloured metal badge of the Country Fire Authority. .5 Black cloth (polyester) tie with orange lining. Trousers: ‘C.F.A., I. L. Wise’ Tie: ‘Mark Andrew Made in Australia’ Hat: ‘Emerco, Melbourne, Registered Trademark, This is Your Guarantee for Quality, Made in Australia’ warrnambool fire brigade, jack sizeland, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ian McDonald, Main Road, Eltham, between Arthur Street and Dudley Street, 4 January 1968, 04/01/1968
Shows the 285 ft. frontage along Main Road consisting of old Shire Office and Hall, former Fire Station, etc., Main Road, Eltham, which was sold to Woolworths.Black and white photograph[Written on backing paper:] Shows area sold to Woolworths. I took these photos from the new fire station - the building in the middle is the old fire station - Moved to Research for Scouts 1970 - IMcDarthur street, dudley street, eltham, eltham hall, eltham shire office, main road, pph, produce paint and hardware centre, shire offices, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, woolworths, eltham fire brigade, fire station, sepp -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
McArthur Forest Fire Danger Meter - Mk 5, 1992
The Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) was originally invented by the grandfather of Australian bushfire science, Alan Grant McArthur, during the 1950s and ‘60s. Alan published his landmark paper, “Controlled burning in eucalypt forests” in 1962. Leaflet No. 80, as it was known, proved a turning point for forest and fire managers across Australia. More importantly, Alan was very practical forester and wanted his work to be useful to people in the field, so after several iterations he came up with the now familiar circular slide rule called the Forest Fire Danger Meter (FFDM). The Mk 4 version first appeared in operational use in 1967. This is the Mark 5 from 1992Alan McAthur's scientific legacy with the FFDI meter is unquestionably huge and has served forest firefighters very well over the decades.Control burning meter Series of circular slide rules to calculate Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI)bushfire -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing, Jacket Warrnambool Fire Brigade, Mid 20th century Place Made
This blazer was worn by a Warrnambool Fire Brigade member (Jack Sizeland). It was part of the dress uniform for fire brigade members in the 1960s and 70s. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was established in the early 1860s after a fire at the Flying Buck Hotel in Liebig Street prompted a public meeting to establish a permanent fire authority in the town. There had been a couple of attempts previously to set up a local fire brigade. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade actively participates in Country Fire Authority Championships and competitions and has been very successful, particularly in the 19th century. John (Jack) Sizeland retired when he was 65 in 1977 (37 years of service).This blazer is of interest as it shows us what fire fighters in Warrnambool were wearing in the mid 20th century (dress uniform). It is also a memento of one long-serving firefighter, Jack SizelandThis is a man’s black blazer with three large black buttons. The sleeve ends and the three pockets have a diagonal red and black patterned braid stitched on. The upper portion of the blazer and the sleeves are lined with black material. The top pocket has the badge of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade in red and yellow stitched on. The badge features a Fire Brigade helmet, a ladder and two axes set in two concentric circles. A printed label with the owner’s name (Sizeland) is stitched inside the collar areaName ‘Sizeland’ stitched inside collar areawarrnambool fire brigade, country fire authority, john sizeland, history of warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, Snowy River Mail, Wednesday November 9 1994 (original)
The Orbost Fire brigade was formed in 1919. With the help of some large donated funds a fire station was built in 1920. the foundation leader of ther Brigade was Captain George Hudson with Mr Jack Healey as secretary. A street procession was held on Saturday November 12 as part of the celebrations.This item is associated with the Orbost Fire Brigade an integral part of community support in Orbost. The article is a useful research tool.A copy of a newspaper article from the Snowy River Mail. It is the history of the Orbost Fire Brigade which was celebrating 75 years of service.orbost-fire-brigade